Red Wizard (A Zatanna Zatara/OC Love Story)

Alpha Male

Mount Justice: September 23: 06:34 EDT

Nearly a full day later, the Team were back at the Cave. Nick, Artemis, Wally, Robin and M'gann were sitting at a table in the Mission Room. Green Arrow and Canary were watching them. Connor was standing nearby, while Kaldur was talking to Batman.

Nick, who was sitting next to Artemis, was gathering his thoughts. He was trying to figuring out why Tornado betrayed them.

Arrow walked over to the Team, holding a bowl of pretzels. He placed the pretzels in front of Wally, who was leaning on his arm.

Wally spoke up. "Thanks, but no thanks." He said. Nick stared at Wally, surprised that he was refusing free food.

Robin spoke up. "Yeah. What we want are answers about Red Tornado and his siblings." He stated. Nick looked up at that.

Wally spoke up. "Exactly." He shouted. Arrow moved to take the bowl away, but Wally stopped him.

Wally spoke up. "Leave the bowl." He said. He then starting eating the pretzels.

Nick spoke up. "Oh, thank god." He said dramatically.

Wally looked at Nick. "What?" He asked.

Nick spoke up. "I thought I was in alternative universe, where you don't eat free food." He said cheekily.

Wally glared at him. "That is so funny." He said dryly.

Artemis spoke up. "I thought it was." She said. Nick and Artemis shared a smirk.

Suddenly, Connor launched at Kaldur. "You knew?" He roared, grabbing Kaldur, and pushing him. "That android and his maniac family nearly killed M'gann." He finished.

Nick spoke up. "He did kill me." He thought to himself, as he walked over to them.

M'gann flew over to them. "Conner, what are you doing?" She asked, landing next to Nick.

Connor spoke up. "Kaldur knew we had traitor among us and said nothing." He accused. The others walked over.

Robin spoke up. "You knew?" He asked.

Wally spoke up. "And didn't tell us?" He asked angrily.

Kaldur spoke up. "I sought to protect the team from..." He began.

Artemis spoke up. "Protect us from what? Knowledge that might have saved our lives?" She asked.

Connor looked at M'gann. "You almost died." He began. He then looked at Nick. "You did die." He finished. Nick nearly flinched, which Artemis saw.

Batman spoke up. "Enough." He said. The Team looked at Batman, who had narrowed his eyes. Connor released Kaldur. The Team walked forward.

Batman spoke up. "With Red Tornado... missing, the Team will now be overseen by rotating supervisors. Captain Marvel has volunteered to take the first shift." He informed them.

Marvel stepped forward. Nick saw that he was a man who wore a costume that was mostly red with gold accents like his thunder bolt logo, sash, and boots. Nick also saw that he had a white and gold cape over one shoulder.

Nick's eyes flashed orange as he scanned Marvel. He sensed the magic of the wizard Shazam coming from Marvel. Nick had heard of Shazam from John.

Marvel spoke up. "I'm really looking forward to hanging with you guys." He stated. Nick raised an eyebrow, while Artemis, M'gann, Robin, and Wally exchanged a look.

Connor turned to Kaldur. "After I dismantle Red Tornado, you and I are gonna..." He began, threatening Kaldur.

Batman stepped forward. "Red Tornado is a member of the Justice League. That makes him a league responsibility. You will leave him to us." He stated, glaring at Connor.